Beach canopy



' Dec. 9, 1930.

BEACH CANOPY Filed April 28, 1930 M.'J. PETERSON r 2 Sheets-Sheet l Dec. 9, 1930. M. J. PETERSON BEACH CANOPY 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed April 28, 1930 I MOI/"Mia.

Patented Dec. 9, 1939 Unirsn STATES MARTIN J. PETERSON, OF SELMA, CALIFORNIA BEACH CANOPY Application filed April 28,

This invention relates to a canopy designed primarily for use on beaches, the principal object of the invention being to provide a canopy of this character which may be readily and easily set up on a beach to protect bathers from the suns rays and winds while the bathers are lounging on the beach.

An important object of the invention is to provide adevice of this character which may be readily and easily set up without the use of tools, and one which will require a comparatively small space when folded for transportation or storage.

A further object of the invention is to provide a canopy including end sections and a roof section, the roof section being so constructed that it extends an appreciable distance beyond the front of the canopy, to shield or protect the forward portion of the device.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, may be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Referring to the drawings:

Figure 1 is a front elevational View of a beach canopy constructed in accordance with the invention.

Figure 2 is a side elevational view thereof.

Figure 3 is a longitudinal sectional view through the canopy.

Figure 1* is a fragmentaldetail view of the top of the canopy, the covering thereof being removed.

Figure 5 is a fragmental detail view illustrating the connecting bar for connecting the side members of the frame.

Figure 6 is a sectional view taken on line 66 of Figure 3.

Figure 7 is an enlarged detail view of a portion of the frame, illustrating the hinged bars there-of.

Figure 8 is a fragmental detail view of the lower end of the canopy.

1930. Serial No. 448,069.

Figure 9 is a fragmental detail view illustrating the pin for connecting the lower covering supporting bar of the canopy. I

Figure 10 illustrates the lower covering supporting bar of the canopy and the covering formed into a roll.

Referring to the drawings in detail, the canopy comprises end sections 5 and 6 respectively, each section comprising bars 7 connected at their upper ends by means of hinges 8 so that the bars 7 may be moved to engage each other or extended to positions as shown by Figure 3 of the drawings. Pivoted bracing members 9 connect with the bars 7 and act to hold the bars 7 in their extended positions.

The bars 7 of each end section are covered with a cloth covering indicated at 10, the covering being canvas, heavy duck or other suitable material.

Pivotally connected to one of the end sec tions, is aspacing bar 11 adapted to swing into engagement with the end section at the opposite side of the canopy, to hold the end sections in proper spaced relation with each other. Secured to the under side of the bar 11, is a plate 12 having a right angled end portion .13 to be fitted between the strap 14 and bar supporting the strap 14 to secure the bar 11 in position.

Pivotally connected to each end section is a substantially long bar 15 adapted to swing upwardly to a position at right angles to the front bars of the sections, as clearly shown by Figure 3 of the drawings. Supporting rods 16 are carried by the end sections and have their hook ends so arranged that they will pass into the eyes 17 secured to the bars 15, to hold the bars 15 in their active positions.

The covering for the canopy embodies a length of fabric material indicated by the reference character 18; one end of the covering being secured to the bar 19, while the opposite end thereof is secured to the bar 520. Pins 21 extend from the outer ends of the bars 15 and are adapted to fit into openings formed in the plates 22 secured to the bar 20.

Plates 23 are secured to the bar 19 and extend beyond the ends thereof, the plates 19 being formed with openings to accommodate the pins 24 that extend from the rear bars of each end section of the frame. It might be further stated that the lengths of the bars 19 and 20 are such that the ends thereof will contact with the end sections to prevent the end sections from swinging inwardly.

The covering is shown as having a portion thereof extended downwardly and scolloped to define an overhanging section to enhance the appearance of the canopy.

From the foregoing it will be obvious that due to the construction shown and described, I have provided a canopy which may be folded into a small'and compact article, and one which may be readily unfolded and set up for use as a Windbreaker or sun shield.

I claim:

1. In a canopy, a frame, said frame comprising end sections, each of the end sections comprlsing hingedly connected bars, a pivoted bar connected with one section, means for removably connecting the bar to the other section to hold the end section in spaced relation, bars pivotally connected with the end sections, means for holding the bars in extended positions beyond the front of the frame, coverings for the end sections, and a covering for closing the space between the end sections and last mentioned pivoted bars. 2.111 a. canopy, a frame, said frame comprising end sections, a bar pivotally connected to one end section, means for removably connecting the opposite end of the bar to the opposite end section to hold the end sections in spaced relation with each other, pivoted bars extending forwardly from the frame,

means for holding the pivoted bars in their extended positions, and a removable cover adapted to be stretched over the frame, and means for securing the cover to the frame.

In testimony tha-tl claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto afiixed my signature.

MARTIN J. PETERSON. 

